UTEC basics

[Desolate One]

Originally posted by Desolate One
I was thinking along the same lines as far as the ABC is concerned. Now when you say "all the way" do you mean counter-clockwise? I was going to give it a go that way this weekend that way, unless otherwise it should be turned all the way clockwise!

I'm sorry guys, I should have looked at the thing! There's an arrow on it w/ a + and - sign.

Well the UTEC is in and I'm running the base stage 1 map. I haven't been able to take her out and give it full throttle to adjust the ABC, but I do notice that boost builds much faster! The few short times I've been able to give it WOT I've noticed my boost gauge only goes up to .05-.07 Mpa. I've adjusted the ABC 4 full turns up and .07 Mpa is the highest I've gotten. Is there any way to check the accuracy of my boost gauge?

Thanks again for all the help.

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[SGOSWRX]

Originally posted by Desolate One
I'm sorry guys, I should have looked at the thing! There's an arrow on it w/ a + and - sign.

Well the UTEC is in and I'm running the base stage 1 map. I haven't been able to take her out and give it full throttle to adjust the ABC, but I do notice that boost builds much faster! The few short times I've been able to give it WOT I've noticed my boost gauge only goes up to .05-.07 Mpa. I've adjusted the ABC 4 full turns up and .07 Mpa is the highest I've gotten. Is there any way to check the accuracy of my boost gauge?

Thanks again for all the help.

Can you turn it up anymore? Usually you need to crank it several turns before it will start to make more boost than stock. All the sudden it will get to a point where it starts to increase boost.

[fatray]

You do not have your 3/16" resistor in your boost control line. It says right in the directions for the UTEC, you must have it or you wont boost past 7psi. Even shows a diagram on were it should be installed.

[Desolate One]

SGOSWRX- After some time boost did get up there. Had to bring it back down though (to about 2 turns).

fatray- Indeed, I removed the 3/16" resistor as per the instructions. Everything ran fine until one day it wouldn't start. Well it would start but would die right away as if I wasn't holding compression. I removed the UTEC (thus my inactivity on this forum, sorry) and has since been fine. I'm planning on finishing up my physical mods then have the UTEC tuned by a pro.

Thanks for the concern and interest. I'll let you guys know how it all pans out.

[kettsupp]

is utec reliable?

[ImprezivEJ20]

if you use it wisley and correctly

[STI DUDE]

Sorry if this has been brought up before but I would like to know what the best thing is to do if you do mods that include bigger turbo, bigger fuel pump, rails and basically anything that alters the a/f ratio. Are there maps out there for the UTEC (STI) that you could just load up or is professional tuning essential in this case?
Thanx.

[Desolate One]

Originally Posted by STI DUDE

Sorry if this has been brought up before but I would like to know what the best thing is to do if you do mods that include bigger turbo, bigger fuel pump, rails and basically anything that alters the a/f ratio. Are there maps out there for the UTEC (STI) that you could just load up or is professional tuning essential in this case?
Thanx.

No base maps for those mods. The best (read: reliable) way of handling this scenario would be a professional tune.

[D_Block]

Got a UTEC n00b ?. I just got my map selector switch. It says it is plug and play, however there are two wires coming off the switch. Do I need to put these to a fuse or are these accesorry wires for a launch control unit, etc? Can I just plug it up and into my blank without having to ground the wires? Thanks for helping a n00b!
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[fatray]

Those are Launch Control wires you need to hook up to your clutch. Let me follow the link below and read the directions and I will let you know for sure.

Read The Directions LINK

[jayblizzo]

Originally Posted by mick_the_ginge

UTEC Quick Tune Guide

The above is the basics of tuning your UTEC.

To load maps you don't have to take up the carpet, just leave the serial cable accessable.

To swap between maps you will need the TurboXS remote map selector switch which is an additional item.

To load firmware you will have to lift the carpet. New Firmware releases come out about every 6-9 months.

Currently the UTEC only takes control of the fueling and timing over 60% TPS. The Boost can be controlled by the UTEC at any TPS position. The reason that the UTEC waits until 60% TPS is that before this the ECU is running closed loop fuel control. You car will run better with the ECU running this section.

i keep trying to get into this.. i can log into the forums but cant log into the downloads... anyone have it? can you send it to [email protected]? or can anyone tell me how to get to it thanks

[mick_the_ginge]

I had a little spare time so I updated the UTEC Quick Tune Guide.

Minor updates and some additional information on open loop fueling.

Slides only
http://www.pdxtuning.com/utec_tune_g...12_02_2004.pdf

Slides and Mick's notes pages
http://www.pdxtuning.com/utec_tune_g...2004-notes.pdf

Thanks to PDXTuning for hosting the updated Quick Tune Guide

[sqc151]

i cant get any of these dl...

[mick_the_ginge]

Well they are their... they are in PDF format, you will need the free Acrobat PDF reader.

[AaronWRX]

proposed addendum:

If you don't have a laptop, or easy access to one, don't buy a Utec.

[bunot]

just wanna thank mick for writing the utec tuning guide....it's a godsend.

[sqc151]

Originally Posted by mick_the_ginge

Well they are their... they are in PDF format, you will need the free Acrobat PDF reader.

and how do i do that...

[dl337j00]

you smack your computer until a team of elves scurries out behind your computer, and types www.adobe.com into your web browser... they will then click on the free-acrobat-reader...

[Pomorski]

right click link, then select "Save Link Target As..." and this will download the pdf.

[Hoss1]

I just installed a turbo back (and a CEL fix), K&N intake, and utec turbo XS. First I had the CEL & flashing cruise light problem, and the hazard lights stopped flashing when I arm and disarm the car. The CEL fix worked for the criuse light, but the hazard lights still dont flash. Any ideas?

[black05wrx23]

I have a problem guys my utec starts up and log ok and everything but when I go to download a map from lets say turboxs it tells me error map corrupt. I dont know why ive tried different maps and still nothing I dont know whats going on can anyone help.

[TurboXS (Pete)]

Make sure you are using "Send Text File" and not "Send File" in Hyperterminal.

Otherwise try another computer, preferably one with a serial port.

regards
Pete
(TurboXS)

[black05wrx23]

I am using "Send Text file" in the hyperterminal. I will try another comp with a serial port as soon as possible. Could the utec have a problem? I bought it used and am kinda worried. The utec seems to be ok just the part about not being able to load a map.

[YourMother'sLover]

With all of this talk I think I'm just going to drive up to FIS and have them install and tune it on the dyno.....hopefully it won't take more than a run or two (dyno time is expensive).

[04 Rex in DE]

Just a quick question. I just bought a utec from turboxs and i put base stage map 2 on the order form because that is what i am at. can i just install it and go?